Admission to: Catacombs of Paris
Audio guide
Other personal expenses
Children aged 0-13 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Reduced tickets are available onsite for visitors aged 0–17 who must be accompanied by an adult. A valid ID will be requested at the entrance
Audio commentary is available in English / Spanish / German / French
There is no luggage storage facility at the venue
This activity is not recommended for those with medical conditions (high blood pressure, epilepsy, etc.), pregnant women, or seniors
Outside food and drinks are not allowed inside the venue
This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
There are 131 steps down and 112 steps back up
Temperatures in the Catacombs can be as low as 14°C, so dress appropriately
Luggage, strollers, and motorcycle helmets are not allowed in the Catacombs of Paris
Only bags up to 40 x 30 cm are allowed, and they must not be carried on the shoulders
Please make sure to arrive on time for your chosen timeslot
You might have to wait for about 10 minutes after your selected timeslot
The Catacombs of Paris are an underground ossuary that holds the remains of millions of people, making it a unique and historically significant site to visit. Originally, the site was a series of underground quarries used to mine limestone to construct buildings in Paris. Over time, these quarries became overcrowded cemeteries, leading to the decision to transfer the remains to the Catacombs. Today, it stands as a place of remembrance and a historical monument.
The Catacombs lie beneath the streets of Paris, and your visit will take you through a network of narrow passages, dark tunnels, and chambers. You'll descend down a spiral staircase to enter the underground world. As you walk through the Catacombs, you'll encounter walls and stacks of human skulls and bones, carefully arranged in a macabre yet respectful manner. This unique display of human remains is a solemn reminder of the city's past and its mortality.